25 October 2017

One year after the launch of Galileo Initial Services, the 1st Annual User Assembly will take place in Madrid on 28-29 November. Spread over two days the Assembly will include four fora: Transport, Mass Market, Professional and R&D - with the theme User Consultation Platforms, giving European GNSS users the opportunity to discuss their needs and experiences and provide feedback on Galileo performance.
The 1st Galileo User Assembly will also provide:
- An update on the Galileo programme;
- Presentations on Galileo Initial Services performance, the Galileo Services Roadmap and the Galileo User Interfaces;
- Opportunity to participate in the Galileo User Satisfaction Survey.
Participants will also have the opportunity to take part in the networking reception and tour the premises of the European GNSS Service Centre (GSC).

The International Committee on GNSS is an informal body promoting cooperation on matters related to civil satellite-based positioning, navigation, timing, and value-added services, as well as compatibility and interoperability among the GNSS systems, while increasing their use to support sustainable development, particularly in the developing countries.

The International Maritime Organization is a specialized UN agency with 169 Member States and three Associate Members. IMO's main task is to develop and maintain a comprehensive regulatory framework for shipping, including safety, environmental concerns, legal matters, technical co-operation, maritime security and the efficiency of shipping.